Magashule says he does not know how the scandal-tainted president will respond to the party’s declaration that he must leave office. ‘‘I don’t know what will happen, but let’s leave it to President Jacob Zuma.’’ Ace Magashule said.

Magashule says the African National Congress is looking forward to an ‘‘amicable solution’’ and that ‘‘it’s obvious’’ that the party wants Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa to succeed Zuma.